Well, 'Casting the Runes' is also very frightening. The concept of a curse being passed through runes is spooky. The main character is haunted by the runes and the presence of an unseen and malevolent force. It shows how the supernatural can intrude into the normal world in a very menacing way.
In 'Mr James Best Ghost Stories', there are several great ones. For example, there is a story where a character keeps seeing a shadowy figure in their bedroom at night. The figure seems to be trying to communicate something but disappears when approached. Also, the story of the ghost in the abandoned church is quite fascinating. It describes how the ghostly presence is felt during midnight services that no longer take place in the real world.
There's a story about a doll. In Mr Nightmare Ghost Stories, this doll was found in an attic. It had an eerie look. People who got close to it started having nightmares and feeling a sense of dread. The doll seemed to have some sort of malevolent energy attached to it. It was later discovered that it was once owned by a witch who used it in her dark rituals.
One of the scariest might be 'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'. The idea of the supernatural entity being summoned by a whistle is really creepy. The description of the figure in the story creates a sense of dread.
There isn't much information given in just the title, but Mr James is likely the author or the collector of these ghost stories.
There's the story of 'Bloody Mary'. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light some candles, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times into the mirror, a ghostly woman will appear. Some people claim to have had really frightening experiences when trying this. And the Japanese 'Yuki - onna' story is also terrifying. Yuki - onna is a snow spirit that often appears as a beautiful woman in white, but she brings death and cold to those who encounter her.
One of the most terrifying ghost stories is 'The Bell Witch'. It's about a spirit that haunted a family in Tennessee. The witch was said to torment the family, making strange noises, moving objects, and even physically attacking them.
Perhaps there is a story of a friendly ghost as well. It might be the spirit of a child who got lost in the woods long ago. Instead of being scary, this ghost might actually help people who get lost in the same woods, leading them to safety. This would be a unique take on the typical ghost story, showing that not all ghosts in 'Mr James More Ghost Stories' are malevolent.
One of the scariest stories might be about the haunted house. People reported seeing strange shadows and hearing unexplained noises. It gives a feeling of dread just thinking about it.
One of the scariest could be the story of the haunted mansion. A family moved in and strange things started to happen. Doors would open and close by themselves, cold drafts would sweep through rooms when there were no open windows. It was as if an unseen presence was making itself known.
Well, the sudden appearances of the ghosts can be really terrifying. Just when you think everything is normal, a ghost pops up out of nowhere.